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BT02 FVM

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,979 mi
Last recorded101,979 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 FVM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 101,979 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 100,941 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 99,665 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Location unknown (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 94,409 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 93,373 miles

Rear brake pipes starting sign of corrosion

Pass 30 Dec 2019 92,107 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 90,543 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 87,135 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 83,598 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 80,505 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 76,290 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 70,516 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 65,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 65,153 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 60,636 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 60,635 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 55,716 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 50,374 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 50,374 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 45,281 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 45,279 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 40,149 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 34,033 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 25,903 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?

Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
5,238
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,828,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 959,538
Brake pipe excessively corroded 870,463
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 634,942
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 563,353
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 507,195
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BT02 FVM is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2002 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 61,315 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Fiesta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 959,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BT02 FVM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 24 years old, this Ford Fiesta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BT02 FVM registered?

BT02 FVM is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 June 2002.

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